Belarus began redeployment in the Nizhny Novgorod region personnel and military equipment of the 120th Separate Guards Mechanized Army Brigade to participate in online teaching “Union shield – 2019”. It is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus.
Belarus began bouncing onto the landfill Mulino in the Nizhny Novgorod region personnel and military equipment of the 120th Separate Guards Mechanized Brigade RB XB ground troops. Just maneuvers will involve more than 4 thousands of Belarusian soldiers, among which: motorized infantry, gunners, tankers, aviation, logistical units and special operations forces.
Besides, Belarusian military will be delivered to Russia their technique: 30 upgraded T-72B3, 80 various armored vehicles, about 50 artillery systems, including ACS 2S1 “carnation”, mortars and RZSO, and 15 airplanes and helicopters.
Earlier, the commander of the ZVO, Colonel-General Alexander Zhuravlev said, that the teachings “Union Shield-2019” will be held from 13 by 19 September Moulineaux range in the Nizhny Novgorod region in two stages. In the first troop units and find, block and destroy sabotage and reconnaissance groups of the enemy. In the second phase will be worked out issues of conducting defensive operations forces control.
The scientists plan to use the order 12 thousands of troops: of the Armed Forces - to 8 thousand, from the Belarusian side - more 4 thousand. Number of main weapon systems around 950 pieces of equipment, including - more 230 tanks, 240 implements multiple launch rocket systems (RSZO) and mortars, as well as to 70 airplanes and helicopters
– said Zhuravlev.
In turn, NATO said, that recognize the right of Russia and Belarus hold joint exercises, but hope, These maneuvers will be fully transparent to the western countries.
